Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act

# LASSO Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act would authorize the use of drone technology for land management and conservation purposes. While the bill's full details aren't publicly available in standard legislative databases, the title suggests it aims to expand how federal agencies can use aerial systems (drones) to monitor, maintain, and protect public lands and natural resources more efficiently than traditional methods. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect federal land management agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, as well as environmental conservation efforts on public lands.

It could also impact private contractors who work on stewardship projects and the broader public who uses federal lands for recreation and resources. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. As of now, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process and has not advanced further.